Not much to say here to upsell these shorts-very well made, quick drying and flattering to the physique. I'm 6'2" 205 and the 34" fits me PERFECTLY on all Patagonia board shorts. 35" is too big and 33" is definitely too small. The fit on these is perfect. Good enough that I have purchased a 2nd pair.
This is my second pair of these board shorts. They are easily the most comfortable swim trunks I have ever owned. They are so comfortable, I have found myself wearing them around the house on hot days. They dry ridiculously quickly and have a good amount of stretch to allow for any athletic endeavor.
These are one of my favorite board shorts. The material is stretchy and dries quickly. The fit is slightly larger compared to other Patagonia board shorts. I usually wear board shorts 2 inches larger than pants, but with these 1 inch larger fits perfectly.
Fabric is comfortable, and fast drying. May be a bit thin for some, but the thinness does not feel cheap, and contributes to the above benefits. The closure at the top is a little bit weird -- you may have to help make sure the fabric folds in the direction it's intended to. I would recommend, and buy again.
I usually wears 30" but reviewers lead me to size down. It still fits but oh I wish to get it right. And its one of the best beach/surf shorts I own, get it while its hot!
I love these trunks and have had three pairs over the years. The material feels good on the skin, is durable, and allows me to move when surfing. The pocket is helpful for bar in water. One glitch, the lighter pair that I have a tighter and revealing.
I wear these for swimming and paddling, these are my second pair. Love the lightness of the fabric and super fast drying. My older shorts developed static cling after about a year, so hoping these don't develop that as well. Despite that, I would buy again.
I wear these boardshorts sailing, paddling, around the house, and at the beach. These boardshorts work well under paddling gear when I take the outrigger or surfski out. They dry quickly and are comfortable. The sizing runs just a tad large, so if I was surfing in them alone (not likely in the 50 degree water of the Strait of Juan de Fuca) I would ... Read Morebuy the next size down.
I bought this swimsuit for my husband but then returned it. Big enough, but he hates the drawstring situation on trunks. Generally, we love your products, but this design doesnt work for him.
These shorts are great for water sports.
I use them for fresh water swimming, surfing, skiing and boating. Wouldnt change a thing.
They are stretchy and fit well, not too baggy or tight, just right!
I work in finance and during COVID, I work from home ... Honestly, if I had a pair of these short every day of the week, my life be complete .. just joking. But seriously - it is a great product and great company.
Good things first: These shorts are super comfortable. The material is super light and breathable and dries extremely quickly. The stretch is awesome, allowing excellent range of motion.
Now the bad: The fly on these shorts is in desperate need of some velcro to keep it closed. As it stands now, every time you cinch up the shorts, the fly bulges o... Read Moreutward awkwardly. It's not like it's revealing anything, because it's closed inside the fly, but it looks pretty awkward. You have to constantly fiddle with it to get the fly to lay flat.
Additionally, I have concerns about the durability of these shorts. I understand that a stretch material is generally going to be less durable than a non-stretch one. However, I noticed some small wear in the seat of these shorts after only one use in a swimming pool. Didn't give me confidence that the shorts would last very long. I ended up returning them.
Thanks for reviewing our Patagonia Men's Stretch Planing Boardshorts - 19", we're sorry to hear you were ultimately not satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate the valuable input and have passed your concerns on to our design team. For a comparable boardshort with a slightly different design, please check out our [M's Stretch Wavefarer Volley Shorts - 16"](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-stretch-wavefarer-volley-shorts-16-inch/86511.html?dwvar_86511_color=BLSJ&cgid=mens-board-shorts).
August 17, 2020
Most comfortable swim trunks ever!
These board shorts are remarkably comfortable and super light, almost to the point of being delicate. We'll see how long they wear, but I know they'll be a pleasure for however long that is.
As the title says, it's a great short: lightweight, dries fast, extremely comfortable (no chaffing) and it has the pocket for your wax comb.
The only design flaw I could bring up is that the pocket zipper closes the pocket by pulling it from the back to the front of your thigh. Well, as you're laying flat on your board, the zipper may scr... Read Moreatch the board. Therefore I've decided to leave it open at all times and not to keep anything in the pocket while on the water.
I've been a loyal Patagonia customer since 1984. I buy and use all kinds of your gear, and without fail it has never let me down. My recent purchase of the Men's stretch planing board shorts is no different. The first week I had them I spent about two hours in the surf teaching my oldest son the basics of surfing and allowing him to learn... Read More for himself that it's nowhere as easy as it looks.
At no time did I even take notice of the shorts. Upon reflection, however, the length and fit allowed me full mobility, and the lightweight stretch material allowed natural movement and zero drag in the water. Likewise, when we finished, my shorts were dry in minutes.
For the record, he managed to stand on his last wave. Awesome.
Very cozy and fit nice. Soft material feels very good against the skin. Just be careful with the vjosa green color. It stains way too easily with anything
overall really like these. good comfortable fit, nice stretch in the material, dry fast. the material is thin and soft (in a good way). Only somewhat negative I would say is that because of the material they are somewhat "revealing" in the crotch area. Nothing obnoxious, just something to be aware of.
My husband normally wears a 34-35, so I errd on the side of caution and got the 35. I should have sized DOWN! I need to return them for a 33. They are HUGE! Also, there is no liner, so if youre like me, and were purchasing them for a husband for swim trunks these are not for that.
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June 26, 2020
Best boardshorts available
Ive had boardshorts from all the big companies over the years and these are by far the most comfortable. Fit well, no chafe, overall feel amazing. I have washed them (washed according to Patagonias directions) and they do not shrink nor does the material change its feel. I wear these daily around the house as well as surf, paddle, yoga, and exercis... Read Moree. Great all around piece of clothing!
If only they fit... Awesome, lightweight board shorts.
Love these shorts, have another pair in same size but the past two pairs I bought fit differently and sadly I can't wear them with confidence as they run large. Lighter colors are a bit transparent so wear the surf boxers with them, and order a size down if you are in the lower end of the range.
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June 18, 2020
Great comfortable shorts
Theyre almost perfect. Theyre board shorts so I cant really give them hate for only having one pocket but theyre extremely cozy and feel very nice in the Florida heat. On my second pair, Definitely will be buying more.
My husband needed a new pair of boardshorts so I got these on sale and he says they fit great. I am just glad they are kind to the planet and suit him!
I would have given these board shorts a 5 star for fit and quality until my recent surfing trip. Inexplicably, the seam behind the fly and in the crotch are not flat stitched, which after several hours of surfing and walking on the beach rubbed the tip of my willie raw! Ouch! After 24 hours I was off the morphine drip and out of ICU so things heale... Read Mored quickly, but I will choose a different pair of Patagonia board shorts for the next surf set. For chilling at the lake--- PERFECT!
These are my go to board shorts for travel now. Since they're so lightweight, tossing them into any bag is a no-brainer, giving me the option to jump into a pool or stream whenever. However, I've also found them perfect as a pajama replacement as well. Dual use, love it.
Bought for my husband who has an athletic build - small waist and muscular thighs. Great quality and cute. The material has good stretch. He is pleased and he is hard to shop for.... so I am thrilled.
board shorts.... they snowboard and house lounge too
Most comfy, light, packable, quick dry. pocket has been enlarged with zipper can now fit some cell phones. i wear these beneath my ski pants for comfort and to be ready for any hot tub that requires shorts. also can be running shorts.
Really nice cut on these shorts, runs true to Patagonia sizing as declared on the associated fit / page for the garment - make sure to match your 'nominal' size to the associated fit(s). The addition of the 'stretch' is wonderful where you can appreciate some 'give' during contortions; bending, stretching. The addition... Read More of the oversized loop for keys / etc in the hip pocket is wonderful, it's about a 3" loop whereas most similar products come with a 3/4" diameter loop that makes securing something about as fast as threading a needle that doesn't want to go (if you have coordination like me). Great product!
I purchased these mainly for yoga. I have worn a size 36 for years but recently have lost some weight. I would actually have done better with a size 34 but they still fit great and feel amazing. Being a 4-way stretch product I would recommend going for a snug fit around the waist. You won’t feel restricted and will still be able to maintain a full ... Read Morespectrum of movement. If you’re a true 35, a 34 might be the better option. They fell great in my yoga practice and dry quickly.
I liked the shorts from the moment I saw them and needed a pair for the end of summer, but to my surprise the size was way too large, did not fit the way I thought it would.
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November 8, 2019
Love them!
They fit great, look great and are super comfortable. And, as with ALL Patagonia, I know they'll hold up.
Love them so far. I'm 6'2, 215 lbs with a 34" waist and the thigh's of a guy that bikes and ski's. I have trouble finding shorts and pants that accomodate my build but these are perfect. Love the look and the feel, will definately buy another pair.
These shorts are so amazing I bought 2, one for surfing in and one for casual wear. These shorts have the perfect combination of light weight, thin and stretchy that doesn't restrict you from any activity.
I do a ton of body boarding and paddle boarding and most shorts chaff and irritate my inner thighs. These are the first shorts I have owned that I can spend the day in the water in comfort! They dry faster than any other shorts I have ever had and the stretch makes them so comfy! Bought a second pair
Frankly these shorts are not appropriate for mix public use. The profile of your “junk” will show right through. Cool material but so thin they are inappropriate. If you are on a remote surf trip I am sure they are awesome, but it you are at the resort pool, you are going to make some people uncomfortable.
This are very lightweight and comfortable. I like them but there is SO much stretch in the waistband that there is no way they will stay on in any sizable surf no matter how much I cinch them. I bought a couple other pairs of board shorts which had stretch, but not in the waistband like these ones.
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September 24, 2019
Awesome!
I’ve had them about 2 weeks and worn them more of those days then my girlfriend cares for me to admit. Perfect for a day of surfing, sailing diving and cruising the boardwalk
I am really enjoying my new board shorts! The stretch is nice 👍 I would suggest to get a size bigger than what you usually wear but board shorts are always hard to fit in so that is not unusual. Customer service was really awesome and understanding when I had to change. Patagonia delivered an awesome product and good customer service as they alway... Read Mores do!
I've tried a lot of brands and different boardshorts and Patagonia are by far my favorite. Best part about them is they are light and comfortable. The drawstring is very simple, not bulky at all. Only problem is I can't stop buying them. But Patagonia makes great products and they'll last a long time. Thank you for thinking of the en... Read Morevironment before making your products.
The new 2019 material feels great next to your skin and it is stretchier than older versions. BUT, the waist is also much stretchier now so the shorts droop and sag under weight (full pocket) and do not feel secure on your waist. I did not try them surfing because they would have almost certainly had a hard time staying on. This issue could be solv... Read Moreed if the waist lining fabric had none to very minimal stretch as with prior versions. The waist sizing also seems to be at least a half inch or perhaps more than older versions. I am size 32 and they have fit perfectly snug in the past. This the 2019 version requires pulling the drawstring completely tight with no leeway for the shorts to stay on. Prior versions had some leeway with the drawstrings and still felt snug.
I needed a new pair of board shorts. I tried a few different styles at Patagonia (baggies longs, baggies lights, the scallop hem stretch wavefarer, and these Stretch Planing board shorts). The baggies materials just don't cut it. They are for a retro vibe, but not performant like the others. While the scallop hem stretch wavefarer is a nice st... Read Moreyle, it was a heavier material. The stretch planing boardshorts however fit very well, but the real winner was the material. They felt so comfortable and light. These would be the clear winners for anyone looking for a remotely performant board short.
Wore these on a paddleboard trip on Lake Winnipesaukee in NH and they are fitted with nice stretch so movement is free and unconfined. Good style and comfortable to wear.
Lifelong Patagonia guys here. These look great and feel awesome, incredibly light and with nice flex....until I got out of the pool and realized they are pretty much see through. Not ideal. I'll still wear with something underneath, but disappointed.
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September 3, 2019
see-through board shorts
I love Patagonia board shorts (and own several pair). This particular color (orange) was see through though. I’m planning on returning them.
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September 3, 2019
Perfect swim trunks
Had I know they were this good, I would have bought them much sooner. I previously thought all swim trunks are the same, they are not. These dry off fast, they do not get soaked and or water logged. They are a game changer and maybe I am the last to know.
While summer ended too fast in the midwest and I didn't get to wear them, the material was very comfortable and stretchy. I will be excited to try them next year.
Cut just right. Not too loose, not too long, and not too tight. They don’t crest a lot of drag in the water. Lightweight fabric with a little stretch dries fast. Zipper pocket is secure and low profile.
Amazingly comfortable, very revealing (mint green color)
I love these shorts and deal with the fact that they are about as revealing as a wet t-shirt, because they are so comfortable. They dry nearly instantly and never chafe or rub when you are walking when damp.
It is likely they are super comfortable because the material is so thin and that is the exact reason they are so transparent. I would give th... Read Moreem a 5 if the material was slightly less revealing, or if the pattern obscured things a bit. Perhaps other colors are less revealing. All that said they are still my go to shorts. I'm sorry if you got a view of something you really didn't want to see.
As others have said a small piece of velcro or something to hold the top of the 'fly' (its not a fly but an expansion panel) shut would make them look a bit more refined, but this is a nit.
Fit great and feel nice. Waist seemed a little bigger than the standard wavefarer, but that could be the stretch. I don’t think I would size down.
I got the color breakup blue stripe. I have dark skin . Jumped in the water and eventually looked down...See through. Frustrating. I wouldn’t wear these in the water again. I don’t know if they would b... Read Moree see through for lighter skin - I would think that would be tested in product development though.
Low rating solely due to the shorts being see through. Other colors are probably a good product.
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August 21, 2019
Stretch Planing Boardshorts - 19
I love these trunks and I have several older pairs but I could fill up my wardrobe with these things
Have had many Patagonia versions of these over the past few years and they just keep getting better! Just back from Hawaii for 8 days and was in the water non stop doing a multitude of activities from swimming, surfing, freediving, cliff jumping, bike riding, etc., and they performed perfectly for all! cant recommend enough :)
I'm used to buying cheaper boardshorts from other brands but you can feel the difference in quality for the price. They're comfortable, work great and look good. I'm 5'11", 182 lbs and the 33" waist fits comfortably. Shorts hit just at the top of my kneecap.
Love the material and comfort of these shorts. They are soft and stretchy and really comfortable to be in all day. They also dry fast. I had to knock a star off because the sizing seems to be a bit too big. I am a 34 waist for all my other pants/shorts, etc... These shorts felt like they were about a half a size too large. I would probably get the ... Read More33 if I was to redo this purchase.
I can't recommend these enough if you're looking for trunks you can be active in without feeling like you're in a traditional boardshort. They have a good amount of stretch for beach/grass volleyball, perfect length, and no ugly "scrunched" waistband look. I'm 5'8 and they fall about 2" above my knees. Only d... Read Moreownside is that because they're so lightweight, there's a good chance you'll be "showing off" when they're actually wet... not necessarily a bad thing.
My husband lives in Patagonia SPF shirts as we are always on the ocean. This new design rocks. Great colors and stylish. Now if I could get him to wear something else. Buy them, you won’t regret. They fit true to size.
The only negative on these trunks is the fly. The fabric folds over itself and is just expected to stay in place, but it doesn’t. They also run a bit larger than other Patagonia board shorts I’ve had... maybe because of the stretch. I’d probably size these down 1” if I were to purchase again. The fit and feel in the water is otherwise great.
We had to exchange in another country as we were traveling in New Zealand and they run large and get bigger as you wear them (due to the stretch). We love them!
Got the light green color. Pretty much see thru when wet. Got some stain pretty easily, can’t seem to get them clean. Also stretched and are now a size too big. Fit perfect when I first got them.
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August 10, 2019
Ms Stretch Planing Boardshorts
Love the colors. The fit was different; the fabric felt thin and synthetic. I returned them. I very much prefer the feel of the M's Wavefarer Boardshorts.
I love in Florida where it's got and humid in the summer. The shorts are perfect for the beach and boating - lightweight - cool - quick drying. Third pair this year.
First, these board shorts are awesome: They fit great, are light but very durable and move perfectly with you. They also dry so fast you forget they were ever wet. I just spent two weeks living in a couple pairs in the Outer Banks and have zero complaints about how they perform. My only nitpick, echoing another reviewer, is that there should be a s... Read Moremall bit of velcro on the fly (either at the top or the middle) to hold it in place. Not to hold it *closed* necessarily: I never felt exposed or that the shorts were coming open. But the fly doesn't seem to naturally lay flat when tied. You have to play with it a little to get everything lined up and not bunching. But don't let that stop you: I'd happily keep these as my board shorts for life if they never change a thing.
for everyday wear these are very comfortable, love the colour(Tarkine stripe breal), dry quickly thankfully as they are completely see through, so beware.
the looks are great, material comfortable....however something is missing!!!.......
trunks close with a string tie, but there is no velcro holding the fly closed...appears as though you are walking around with your fly open.